Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.34, 894.50 and 185.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 596.34, 894.50 and 185.48 is: 278.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596.34 : 894.50 = 185.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596.34/894.50 = 185.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596.34x = 894.50 × 185.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596.34x = 165,906.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,906.46/596.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278.21
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