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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 742.80 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 742.80 and 187 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 742.80 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/742.80 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 742.80 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 138,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,903.60/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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