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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.77, 749.60 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.77, 749.60 and 191.57 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.77 : 749.60 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.77/749.60 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.77x = 749.60 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.77x = 143,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,597.96/499.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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