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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.76, 744.97 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.76, 744.97 and 188.70 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.76 : 744.97 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.76/744.97 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.76x = 744.97 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.76x = 140,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,575.37/496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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