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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.76, 744.95 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.76, 744.95 and 188.45 is: 282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.76 : 744.95 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.76/744.95 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.76x = 744.95 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.76x = 140,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,381.16/496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.60

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