Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655, 982.50 and 199
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 655, 982.50 and 199 is: 298.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655 : 982.50 = 199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655/982.50 = 199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655x = 982.50 × 199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655x = 195,517.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,517.50/655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298.50
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