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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.62, 743.73 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.62, 743.73 and 187.52 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.62 : 743.73 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.62/743.73 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.62x = 743.73 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.62x = 139,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,460.88/495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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