Question

158:384::140:x
what is the value of x?​

Answer 1

product of mean: product of outside number

384*140=158*x

x=384*140/158

x=340.25

Answer 2

Answer :

340.25316456

Explanation :

Given : Proportion = 158:384::140:x

To find : Value of x

Solution

We know that,

Product of Means = Product of extremes

Here, extremes are = 158 and x

Means are 384 and 140

Product of means = Product of extremes

=> 384 * 140 = 158 * x

=> 53760 = 158x

=> 53760/158 = x

=> x = 340.25316456

x = 340.25316456