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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.77, 744.95 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.77, 744.95 and 188.57 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.77 : 744.95 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.77/744.95 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.77x = 744.95 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.77x = 140,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,471.50/496.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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