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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.30, 748.69 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.30, 748.69 and 190.81 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.30 : 748.69 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.30/748.69 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.30x = 748.69 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.30x = 142,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,857.54/499.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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