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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 745.49 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 745.49 and 188.88 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 745.49 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/745.49 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 745.49 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 140,807.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,807.21/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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