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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.24, 745.60 and 188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.24, 745.60 and 188.85 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.24 : 745.60 = 188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.24/745.60 = 188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.24x = 745.60 × 188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.24x = 140,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,805.62/497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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