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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.59, 745.59 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.59, 745.59 and 189.26 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.59 : 745.59 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.59/745.59 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.59x = 745.59 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.59x = 141,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,110.36/497.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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