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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.62, 738.39 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.62, 738.39 and 184.26 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.62 : 738.39 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.62/738.39 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.62x = 738.39 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.62x = 136,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,055.74/492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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