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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.49, 745.74 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.49, 745.74 and 189.27 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.49 : 745.74 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.49/745.74 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.49x = 745.74 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.49x = 141,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,141.53/497.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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