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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.67, 739.07 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.67, 739.07 and 184.45 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.67 : 739.07 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.67/739.07 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.67x = 739.07 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.67x = 136,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,321.46/492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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