Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 745.50 and 155
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497, 745.50 and 155 is: 232.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497 : 745.50 = 155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497/745.50 = 155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497x = 745.50 × 155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497x = 115,552.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,552.50/497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232.50
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