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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.53, 747.19 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.53, 747.19 and 190.17 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.53 : 747.19 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.53/747.19 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.53x = 747.19 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.53x = 142,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,092.65/498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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