Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513 and 85.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 342, 513 and 85.50 is: 128.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342 : 513 = 85.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342/513 = 85.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342x = 513 × 85.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342x = 43,861.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,861.50/342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128.25
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