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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.78, 738.98 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.78, 738.98 and 204.14 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.78 : 738.98 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.78/738.98 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.78x = 738.98 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.78x = 150,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,855.38/492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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