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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 745.62 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 745.62 and 189.01 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 745.62 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/745.62 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 745.62 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 140,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,929.64/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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