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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.87, 747.87 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.87, 747.87 and 190.50 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.87 : 747.87 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.87/747.87 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.87x = 747.87 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.87x = 142,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,469.24/498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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