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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.93, 749.77 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.93, 749.77 and 191.92 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.93 : 749.77 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.93/749.77 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.93x = 749.77 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.93x = 143,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,895.86/499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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