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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.76, 744.54 and 188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.76, 744.54 and 188.30 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.76 : 744.54 = 188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.76/744.54 = 188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.76x = 744.54 × 188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.76x = 140,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,196.88/496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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