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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.92, 743.72 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.92, 743.72 and 187.82 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.92 : 743.72 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.92/743.72 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.92x = 743.72 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.92x = 139,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,683.62/495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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