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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.91, 746.86 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.91, 746.86 and 189.67 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.91 : 746.86 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.91/746.86 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.91x = 746.86 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.91x = 141,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,656.94/497.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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