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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.99, 744.71 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.99, 744.71 and 188.67 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.99 : 744.71 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.99/744.71 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.99x = 744.71 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.99x = 140,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,506.28/496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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