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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.09, 744.84 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.09, 744.84 and 188.76 is: 282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.09 : 744.84 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.09/744.84 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.09x = 744.84 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.09x = 140,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,596.00/497.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.84

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