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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.59, 731.33 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.59, 731.33 and 199 is: 298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.59 : 731.33 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.59/731.33 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.59x = 731.33 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.59x = 145,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,534.67/487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.48

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