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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 737.79 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 737.79 and 183.86 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 737.79 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/737.79 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 737.79 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 135,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,646.38/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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