Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.50, 602.25 and 97.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 401.50, 602.25 and 97.50 is: 146.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401.50 : 602.25 = 97.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401.50/602.25 = 97.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401.50x = 602.25 × 97.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401.50x = 58,719.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,719.38/401.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146.25
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