Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 1,002.17 and 206.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 668.34, 1,002.17 and 206.00 is: 308.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668.34 : 1,002.17 = 206.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668.34/1,002.17 = 206.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668.34x = 1,002.17 × 206.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668.34x = 206,440.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,440.98/668.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308.89
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