Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 811.50 and 199
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 541, 811.50 and 199 is: 298.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541 : 811.50 = 199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541/811.50 = 199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541x = 811.50 × 199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541x = 161,488.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,488.50/541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298.50
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