Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,203 and 194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 802, 1,203 and 194 is: 291
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802 : 1,203 = 194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802/1,203 = 194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802x = 1,203 × 194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802x = 233,382 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,382/802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291
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