Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 981 and 198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 654, 981 and 198 is: 297
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654 : 981 = 198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654/981 = 198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654x = 981 × 198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654x = 194,238 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,238/654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297
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