Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.50, 603.76 and 98.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 402.50, 603.76 and 98.50 is: 147.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402.50 : 603.76 = 98.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402.50/603.76 = 98.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402.50x = 603.76 × 98.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402.50x = 59,470.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,470.36/402.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147.75
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