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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.11, 738.23 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.11, 738.23 and 184.40 is: 276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.11 : 738.23 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.11/738.23 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.11x = 738.23 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.11x = 136,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,125.00/492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.62

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