Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 1,045.56 and 184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 697, 1,045.56 and 184 is: 276.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697 : 1,045.56 = 184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697/1,045.56 = 184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697x = 1,045.56 × 184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697x = 192,383.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,383.04/697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276.02
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