Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 999 and 210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 666, 999 and 210 is: 315
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666 : 999 = 210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666/999 = 210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666x = 999 × 210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666x = 209,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,790/666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315
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