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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.72, 749.62 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.72, 749.62 and 191.72 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.72 : 749.62 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.72/749.62 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.72x = 749.62 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.72x = 143,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,717.15/499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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