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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.85, 744.93 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.85, 744.93 and 188.33 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.85 : 744.93 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.85/744.93 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.85x = 744.93 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.85x = 140,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,292.67/496.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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