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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.76, 739.40 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.76, 739.40 and 204.14 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.76 : 739.40 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.76/739.40 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.76x = 739.40 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.76x = 150,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,941.12/492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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