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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.14, 731.79 and 199.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.14, 731.79 and 199.39 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.14 : 731.79 = 199.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.14/731.79 = 199.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.14x = 731.79 × 199.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.14x = 145,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,911.61/488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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