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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 731.80 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 731.80 and 199.40 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 731.80 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/731.80 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 731.80 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 145,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,920.92/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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