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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.92, 744.92 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.92, 744.92 and 188.68 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.92 : 744.92 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.92/744.92 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.92x = 744.92 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.92x = 140,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,551.51/496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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