Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 961.50 and 185
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641, 961.50 and 185 is: 277.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641 : 961.50 = 185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641/961.50 = 185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641x = 961.50 × 185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641x = 177,877.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,877.50/641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277.50
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