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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.16, 745.63 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.16, 745.63 and 188.90 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.16 : 745.63 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.16/745.63 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.16x = 745.63 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.16x = 140,849.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,849.51/497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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