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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 738.43 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 738.43 and 199.94 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 738.43 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/738.43 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 738.43 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 147,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,637.50/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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