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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 747.92 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 747.92 and 190.64 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 747.92 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/747.92 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 747.92 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 142,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,578.78/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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