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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.57, 749.05 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.57, 749.05 and 187.11 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.57 : 749.05 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.57/749.05 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.57x = 749.05 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.57x = 140,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,154.28/499.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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