Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.50, 591.75 and 138
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 394.50, 591.75 and 138 is: 207
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394.50 : 591.75 = 138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394.50/591.75 = 138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394.50x = 591.75 × 138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394.50x = 81,661.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,661.50/394.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207
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