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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.15, 737.60 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.15, 737.60 and 183.72 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.15 : 737.60 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.15/737.60 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.15x = 737.60 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.15x = 135,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,510.95/492.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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