Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 1,041 and 181
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 694, 1,041 and 181 is: 271.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
694 : 1,041 = 181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
694/1,041 = 181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
694x = 1,041 × 181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
694x = 188,421 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,421/694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271.50
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