Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 367.50 and 149.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245, 367.50 and 149.02 is: 223.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245 : 367.50 = 149.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245/367.50 = 149.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245x = 367.50 × 149.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245x = 54,764.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,764.85/245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223.53
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