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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.65, 737.48 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.65, 737.48 and 199.16 is: 298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.65 : 737.48 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.65/737.48 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.65x = 737.48 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.65x = 146,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,876.18/491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.74

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