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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 737.67 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 737.67 and 183.78 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 737.67 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/737.67 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 737.67 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 135,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,568.99/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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