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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.69, 743.03 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.69, 743.03 and 187.35 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.69 : 743.03 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.69/743.03 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.69x = 743.03 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.69x = 139,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,205.73/495.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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