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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 748.70 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 748.70 and 190.95 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 748.70 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/748.70 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 748.70 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 142,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,963.31/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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