Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 652.50 and 200.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 435, 652.50 and 200.82 is: 301.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435 : 652.50 = 200.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435/652.50 = 200.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435x = 652.50 × 200.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435x = 131,035.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,035.05/435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301.23
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