Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.50, 920.25 and 157.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 613.50, 920.25 and 157.50 is: 236.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613.50 : 920.25 = 157.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613.50/920.25 = 157.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613.50x = 920.25 × 157.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613.50x = 144,939.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,939.38/613.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236.25
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