Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 769.50 and 142.83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 513, 769.50 and 142.83 is: 214.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513 : 769.50 = 142.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513/769.50 = 142.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513x = 769.50 × 142.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513x = 109,907.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,907.69/513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214.25
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