Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,154.06 and 242.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,154.06 and 242.13 is: 363.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
769.25 : 1,154.06 = 242.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
769.25/1,154.06 = 242.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
769.25x = 1,154.06 × 242.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
769.25x = 279,432.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,432.55/769.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363.25
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