Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 966 and 188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 644, 966 and 188 is: 282
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644 : 966 = 188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644/966 = 188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644x = 966 × 188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644x = 181,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,608/644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282
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