Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.50, 921.75 and 158.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614.50, 921.75 and 158.50 is: 237.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614.50 : 921.75 = 158.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614.50/921.75 = 158.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614.50x = 921.75 × 158.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614.50x = 146,097.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,097.38/614.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237.75
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