Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443, 664.50 and 139
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 443, 664.50 and 139 is: 208.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443 : 664.50 = 139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443/664.50 = 139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443x = 664.50 × 139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443x = 92,365.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,365.50/443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208.50
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