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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.68, 738.86 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.68, 738.86 and 204.20 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.68 : 738.86 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.68/738.86 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.68x = 738.86 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.68x = 150,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,875.21/492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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