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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.73, 749.84 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.73, 749.84 and 191.71 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.73 : 749.84 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.73/749.84 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.73x = 749.84 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.73x = 143,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,750.43/499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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