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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.20, 745.64 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.20, 745.64 and 189.04 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.20 : 745.64 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.20/745.64 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.20x = 745.64 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.20x = 140,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,955.79/497.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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