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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.26, 749.16 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.26, 749.16 and 191.10 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.26 : 749.16 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.26/749.16 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.26x = 749.16 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.26x = 143,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,164.48/499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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