Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,044 and 183.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 696, 1,044 and 183.04 is: 274.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696 : 1,044 = 183.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696/1,044 = 183.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696x = 1,044 × 183.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696x = 191,093.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,093.76/696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274.56
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