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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.69, 748.19 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.69, 748.19 and 190.58 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.69 : 748.19 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.69/748.19 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.69x = 748.19 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.69x = 142,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,586.79/498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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