Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 751.79 and 135.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501.20, 751.79 and 135.99 is: 203.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501.20 : 751.79 = 135.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501.20/751.79 = 135.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501.20x = 751.79 × 135.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501.20x = 102,235.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,235.24/501.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203.98
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