Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 618 and 155.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 412, 618 and 155.50 is: 233.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412 : 618 = 155.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412/618 = 155.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412x = 618 × 155.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412x = 96,099 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,099/412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233.25
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