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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.11, 748.53 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.11, 748.53 and 190.91 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.11 : 748.53 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.11/748.53 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.11x = 748.53 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.11x = 142,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,898.12/499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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