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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.02, 745.09 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.02, 745.09 and 188.79 is: 283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.02 : 745.09 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.02/745.09 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.02x = 745.09 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.02x = 140,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,660.87/497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.01

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