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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.09, 746.69 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.09, 746.69 and 190.16 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.09 : 746.69 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.09/746.69 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.09x = 746.69 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.09x = 141,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,990.57/498.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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