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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.89, 731.84 and 199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.89, 731.84 and 199.13 is: 298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.89 : 731.84 = 199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.89/731.84 = 199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.89x = 731.84 × 199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.89x = 145,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,726.64/487.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.69

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