Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 906 and 148
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 604, 906 and 148 is: 222
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604 : 906 = 148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604/906 = 148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604x = 906 × 148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604x = 134,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,088/604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222
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