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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.23, 745.37 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.23, 745.37 and 188.99 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.23 : 745.37 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.23/745.37 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.23x = 745.37 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.23x = 140,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,868.39/497.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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