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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.16, 744.13 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.16, 744.13 and 187.90 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.16 : 744.13 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.16/744.13 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.16x = 744.13 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.16x = 139,823.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,823.19/496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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