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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.42, 738.63 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.42, 738.63 and 184.34 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.42 : 738.63 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.42/738.63 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.42x = 738.63 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.42x = 136,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,155.36/492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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