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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.23, 738.59 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.23, 738.59 and 199.80 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.23 : 738.59 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.23/738.59 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.23x = 738.59 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.23x = 147,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,570.28/492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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