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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.36, 749.07 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.36, 749.07 and 152.66 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.36 : 749.07 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.36/749.07 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.36x = 749.07 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.36x = 114,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,353.03/499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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