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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.83, 750.08 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.83, 750.08 and 191.94 is: 288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.83 : 750.08 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.83/750.08 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.83x = 750.08 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.83x = 143,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,970.36/499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.04

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