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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 732.06 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 732.06 and 199.50 is: 299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 732.06 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/732.06 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 732.06 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 146,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,045.97/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.19

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