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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.31, 745.57 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.31, 745.57 and 189.10 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.31 : 745.57 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.31/745.57 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.31x = 745.57 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.31x = 140,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,987.29/497.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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