Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.00, 765.30 and 201.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510.00, 765.30 and 201.99 is: 303.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510.00 : 765.30 = 201.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510.00/765.30 = 201.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510.00x = 765.30 × 201.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510.00x = 154,585.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,585.44/510.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303.11
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