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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.68, 744.35 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.68, 744.35 and 188.17 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.68 : 744.35 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.68/744.35 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.68x = 744.35 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.68x = 140,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,059.68/496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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