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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.69, 739.39 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.69, 739.39 and 184.74 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.69 : 739.39 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.69/739.39 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.69x = 739.39 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.69x = 136,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,594.91/492.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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