Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.35, 1,226 and 201.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 817.35, 1,226 and 201.06 is: 301.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817.35 : 1,226 = 201.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817.35/1,226 = 201.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817.35x = 1,226 × 201.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817.35x = 246,499.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,499.56/817.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301.58
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