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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.62, 738.96 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.62, 738.96 and 184.28 is: 276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.62 : 738.96 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.62/738.96 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.62x = 738.96 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.62x = 136,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,175.55/492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.43

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