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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.14, 738.47 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.14, 738.47 and 203.50 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.14 : 738.47 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.14/738.47 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.14x = 738.47 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.14x = 150,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,278.65/492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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