Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 942.28 and 183.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628.27, 942.28 and 183.59 is: 275.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628.27 : 942.28 = 183.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628.27/942.28 = 183.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628.27x = 942.28 × 183.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628.27x = 172,988.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,988.47/628.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275.34
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