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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.76, 745.23 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.76, 745.23 and 188.70 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.76 : 745.23 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.76/745.23 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.76x = 745.23 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.76x = 140,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,624.90/496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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