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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.19, 742.88 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.19, 742.88 and 187.03 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.19 : 742.88 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.19/742.88 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.19x = 742.88 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.19x = 138,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,940.85/495.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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