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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 737.43 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 737.43 and 199.26 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 737.43 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/737.43 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 737.43 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 146,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,940.30/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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