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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.42, 747.36 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.42, 747.36 and 189.99 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.42 : 747.36 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.42/747.36 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.42x = 747.36 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.42x = 141,990.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,990.93/498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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