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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.75, 748.11 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.75, 748.11 and 190.25 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.75 : 748.11 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.75/748.11 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.75x = 748.11 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.75x = 142,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,327.93/498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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