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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 745.68 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 745.68 and 188.94 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 745.68 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/745.68 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 745.68 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 140,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,888.78/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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