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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.38, 738.41 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.38, 738.41 and 184.22 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.38 : 738.41 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.38/738.41 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.38x = 738.41 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.38x = 136,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,029.89/492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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