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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.26, 747.11 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.26, 747.11 and 190.14 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.26 : 747.11 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.26/747.11 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.26x = 747.11 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.26x = 142,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,054.54/498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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