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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.75, 747.65 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.75, 747.65 and 206.07 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.75 : 747.65 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.75/747.65 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.75x = 747.65 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.75x = 154,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,067.21/498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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