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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.24, 748.69 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.24, 748.69 and 190.93 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.24 : 748.69 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.24/748.69 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.24x = 748.69 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.24x = 142,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,946.43/499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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