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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.97, 745.38 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.97, 745.38 and 188.97 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.97 : 745.38 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.97/745.38 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.97x = 745.38 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.97x = 140,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,854.46/496.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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