Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 523.50 and 121
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 349, 523.50 and 121 is: 181.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349 : 523.50 = 121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349/523.50 = 121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349x = 523.50 × 121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349x = 63,343.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,343.50/349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181.50
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