Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 473.25 and 87.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 315.50, 473.25 and 87.50 is: 131.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315.50 : 473.25 = 87.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315.50/473.25 = 87.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315.50x = 473.25 × 87.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315.50x = 41,409.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,409.38/315.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131.25
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