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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 748.76 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 748.76 and 206.76 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 748.76 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/748.76 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 748.76 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 154,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,813.62/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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