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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.87, 748.32 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.87, 748.32 and 190.61 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.87 : 748.32 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.87/748.32 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.87x = 748.32 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.87x = 142,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,633.53/498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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