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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.42, 749.16 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.42, 749.16 and 152.74 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.42 : 749.16 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.42/749.16 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.42x = 749.16 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.42x = 114,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,426.70/499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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