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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.40, 749.12 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.40, 749.12 and 191.15 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.40 : 749.12 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.40/749.12 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.40x = 749.12 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.40x = 143,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,189.59/499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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