Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 289.50 and 107.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 193, 289.50 and 107.50 is: 161.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193 : 289.50 = 107.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193/289.50 = 107.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193x = 289.50 × 107.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193x = 31,121.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,121.25/193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161.25
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