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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.93, 743.91 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.93, 743.91 and 187.93 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.93 : 743.91 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.93/743.91 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.93x = 743.91 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.93x = 139,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,803.94/495.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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