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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.76, 743.73 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.76, 743.73 and 187.70 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.76 : 743.73 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.76/743.73 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.76x = 743.73 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.76x = 139,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,597.18/495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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