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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.19, 738.44 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.19, 738.44 and 184.07 is: 276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.19 : 738.44 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.19/738.44 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.19x = 738.44 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.19x = 135,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,925.62/492.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.17

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