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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 747.30 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 747.30 and 189.99 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 747.30 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/747.30 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 747.30 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 141,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,979.53/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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