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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.35, 747.43 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.35, 747.43 and 190.20 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.35 : 747.43 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.35/747.43 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.35x = 747.43 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.35x = 142,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,159.31/498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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