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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.28, 738.55 and 199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.28, 738.55 and 199.60 is: 299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.28 : 738.55 = 199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.28/738.55 = 199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.28x = 738.55 × 199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.28x = 147,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,414.58/492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.45

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