Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.50 and 107
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 411, 616.50 and 107 is: 160.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411 : 616.50 = 107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411/616.50 = 107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411x = 616.50 × 107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411x = 65,965.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,965.50/411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160.50
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