Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 375.75 and 79.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 250.50, 375.75 and 79.50 is: 119.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250.50 : 375.75 = 79.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250.50/375.75 = 79.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250.50x = 375.75 × 79.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250.50x = 29,872.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,872.13/250.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119.25
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