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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.95, 737.99 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.95, 737.99 and 199.46 is: 299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.95 : 737.99 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.95/737.99 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.95x = 737.99 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.95x = 147,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,194.80/491.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.21

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