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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.78, 738.75 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.78, 738.75 and 184.59 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.78 : 738.75 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.78/738.75 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.78x = 738.75 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.78x = 136,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,365.86/492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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