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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 732.21 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 732.21 and 199.59 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 732.21 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/732.21 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 732.21 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 146,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,141.79/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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