Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.50, 959.25 and 183.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 639.50, 959.25 and 183.50 is: 275.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639.50 : 959.25 = 183.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639.50/959.25 = 183.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639.50x = 959.25 × 183.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639.50x = 176,022.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,022.38/639.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275.25
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