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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.10, 737.63 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.10, 737.63 and 183.82 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.10 : 737.63 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.10/737.63 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.10x = 737.63 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.10x = 135,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,591.15/492.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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