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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.62, 744.62 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.62, 744.62 and 188.21 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.62 : 744.62 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.62/744.62 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.62x = 744.62 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.62x = 140,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,140.27/496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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