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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.09, 748.66 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.09, 748.66 and 190.97 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.09 : 748.66 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.09/748.66 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.09x = 748.66 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.09x = 142,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,966.90/499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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