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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.20, 747.68 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.20, 747.68 and 190.26 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.20 : 747.68 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.20/747.68 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.20x = 747.68 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.20x = 142,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,252.65/498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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