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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.16, 738.27 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.16, 738.27 and 203.50 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.16 : 738.27 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.16/738.27 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.16x = 738.27 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.16x = 150,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,237.95/492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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