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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 747.40 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 747.40 and 189.94 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 747.40 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/747.40 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 747.40 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 141,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,961.16/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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