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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.71, 731.63 and 199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.71, 731.63 and 199.11 is: 298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.71 : 731.63 = 199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.71/731.63 = 199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.71x = 731.63 × 199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.71x = 145,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,673.85/487.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.69

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