Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 487.50 and 93.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 325, 487.50 and 93.90 is: 140.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325 : 487.50 = 93.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325/487.50 = 93.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325x = 487.50 × 93.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325x = 45,776.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,776.25/325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140.85
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