Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.50 and 75.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 261, 391.50 and 75.92 is: 113.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261 : 391.50 = 75.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261/391.50 = 75.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261x = 391.50 × 75.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261x = 29,720.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,720.72/261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113.87
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