Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.90, 912 and 175.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 607.90, 912 and 175.09 is: 262.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607.90 : 912 = 175.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607.90/912 = 175.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607.90x = 912 × 175.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607.90x = 159,682.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,682.08/607.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262.68
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