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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.09, 738 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.09, 738 and 183.89 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.09 : 738 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.09/738 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.09x = 738 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.09x = 135,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,707.13/492.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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