Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,044.06 and 183
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 696, 1,044.06 and 183 is: 274.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696 : 1,044.06 = 183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696/1,044.06 = 183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696x = 1,044.06 × 183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696x = 191,062.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,062.98/696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274.52
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