Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 452.78 and 85.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 301.85, 452.78 and 85.43 is: 128.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301.85 : 452.78 = 85.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301.85/452.78 = 85.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301.85x = 452.78 × 85.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301.85x = 38,680.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,680.63/301.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128.14
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