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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.35, 744.57 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.35, 744.57 and 188.25 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.35 : 744.57 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.35/744.57 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.35x = 744.57 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.35x = 140,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,165.30/496.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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