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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.11, 738.21 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.11, 738.21 and 183.97 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.11 : 738.21 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.11/738.21 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.11x = 738.21 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.11x = 135,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,810.11/492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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