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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.69, 744.89 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.69, 744.89 and 188.32 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.69 : 744.89 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.69/744.89 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.69x = 744.89 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.69x = 140,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,277.68/496.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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