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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.31, 738.47 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.31, 738.47 and 184.16 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.31 : 738.47 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.31/738.47 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.31x = 738.47 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.31x = 135,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,996.64/492.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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