Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,215 and 202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 810, 1,215 and 202 is: 303
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
810 : 1,215 = 202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
810/1,215 = 202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
810x = 1,215 × 202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
810x = 245,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,430/810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303
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