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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.88, 748.44 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.88, 748.44 and 190.72 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.88 : 748.44 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.88/748.44 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.88x = 748.44 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.88x = 142,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,742.48/498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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