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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 737.96 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 737.96 and 199.37 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 737.96 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/737.96 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 737.96 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 147,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,130.09/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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