Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.50 and 66.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 195, 292.50 and 66.75 is: 100.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195 : 292.50 = 66.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195/292.50 = 66.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195x = 292.50 × 66.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195x = 19,524.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,524.38/195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100.13
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