Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.75, 929.49 and 181
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 619.75, 929.49 and 181 is: 271.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619.75 : 929.49 = 181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619.75/929.49 = 181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619.75x = 929.49 × 181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619.75x = 168,237.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,237.69/619.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271.46
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