Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.62 and 87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 201, 301.62 and 87 is: 130.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201 : 301.62 = 87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201/301.62 = 87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201x = 301.62 × 87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201x = 26,240.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,240.94/201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130.55
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