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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.50, 747.75 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.50, 747.75 and 194.50 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.50 : 747.75 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.50/747.75 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.50x = 747.75 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.50x = 145,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,437.38/498.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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