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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.56, 732.84 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.56, 732.84 and 199.84 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.56 : 732.84 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.56/732.84 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.56x = 732.84 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.56x = 146,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,450.75/488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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