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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.91, 737.61 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.91, 737.61 and 199.40 is: 298.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.91 : 737.61 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.91/737.61 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.91x = 737.61 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.91x = 147,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,075.00/491.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.99

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