Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 989.46 and 191.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 659.64, 989.46 and 191.16 is: 286.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659.64 : 989.46 = 191.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659.64/989.46 = 191.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659.64x = 989.46 × 191.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659.64x = 189,145.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,145.17/659.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286.74
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