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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.17, 737.86 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.17, 737.86 and 183.98 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.17 : 737.86 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.17/737.86 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.17x = 737.86 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.17x = 135,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,747.79/492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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