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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.19, 742.72 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.19, 742.72 and 187.05 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.19 : 742.72 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.19/742.72 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.19x = 742.72 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.19x = 138,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,924.84/495.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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