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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.01, 747.98 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.01, 747.98 and 190.76 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.01 : 747.98 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.01/747.98 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.01x = 747.98 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.01x = 142,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,681.76/499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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