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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.54, 744.85 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.54, 744.85 and 188.67 is: 283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.54 : 744.85 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.54/744.85 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.54x = 744.85 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.54x = 140,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,530.85/496.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.02

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