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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 747.23 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 747.23 and 190.09 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 747.23 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/747.23 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 747.23 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 142,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,040.95/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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