Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 915.75 and 154.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 610.50, 915.75 and 154.50 is: 231.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610.50 : 915.75 = 154.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610.50/915.75 = 154.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610.50x = 915.75 × 154.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610.50x = 141,483.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,483.38/610.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231.75
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