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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.07, 738.17 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.07, 738.17 and 183.95 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.07 : 738.17 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.07/738.17 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.07x = 738.17 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.07x = 135,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,785.45/492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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