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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.38, 748.42 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.38, 748.42 and 206.55 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.38 : 748.42 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.38/748.42 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.38x = 748.42 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.38x = 154,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,586.80/499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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