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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.59, 749.20 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.59, 749.20 and 191.52 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.59 : 749.20 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.59/749.20 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.59x = 749.20 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.59x = 143,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,486.78/499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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