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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.61, 748.08 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.61, 748.08 and 190.54 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.61 : 748.08 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.61/748.08 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.61x = 748.08 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.61x = 142,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,539.16/498.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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