Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 643.50 and 201
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 429, 643.50 and 201 is: 301.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429 : 643.50 = 201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429/643.50 = 201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429x = 643.50 × 201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429x = 129,343.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,343.50/429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301.50
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