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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.41, 747.93 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.41, 747.93 and 190.29 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.41 : 747.93 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.41/747.93 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.41x = 747.93 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.41x = 142,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,322.65/498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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