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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.41, 737.88 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.41, 737.88 and 184.17 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.41 : 737.88 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.41/737.88 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.41x = 737.88 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.41x = 135,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,895.36/492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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