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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.15, 744.08 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.15, 744.08 and 187.99 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.15 : 744.08 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.15/744.08 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.15x = 744.08 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.15x = 139,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,876.80/496.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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