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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.49, 747.56 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.49, 747.56 and 190.18 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.49 : 747.56 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.49/747.56 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.49x = 747.56 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.49x = 142,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,172.37/498.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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