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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.86, 749.88 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.86, 749.88 and 175.14 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.86 : 749.88 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.86/749.88 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.86x = 749.88 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.86x = 131,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,333.98/499.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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