Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 969 and 190
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 646, 969 and 190 is: 285
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646 : 969 = 190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646/969 = 190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646x = 969 × 190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646x = 184,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,110/646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285
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