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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.14, 737.98 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.14, 737.98 and 183.99 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.14 : 737.98 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.14/737.98 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.14x = 737.98 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.14x = 135,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,779.10/492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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