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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.99, 744.99 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.99, 744.99 and 188.76 is: 282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.99 : 744.99 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.99/744.99 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.99x = 744.99 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.99x = 140,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,626.40/496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.96

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