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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 747.51 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 747.51 and 190.35 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 747.51 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/747.51 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 747.51 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 142,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,288.53/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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