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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.06, 748.41 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.06, 748.41 and 190.77 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.06 : 748.41 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.06/748.41 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.06x = 748.41 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.06x = 142,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,774.18/499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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