Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.64, 980.46 and 185.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 653.64, 980.46 and 185.16 is: 277.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653.64 : 980.46 = 185.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653.64/980.46 = 185.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653.64x = 980.46 × 185.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653.64x = 181,541.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,541.97/653.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277.74
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