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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.87, 748.35 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.87, 748.35 and 190.86 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.87 : 748.35 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.87/748.35 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.87x = 748.35 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.87x = 142,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,830.08/498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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