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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 748.05 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 748.05 and 190.68 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 748.05 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/748.05 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 748.05 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 142,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,638.17/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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