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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.84, 739.17 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.84, 739.17 and 184.61 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.84 : 739.17 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.84/739.17 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.84x = 739.17 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.84x = 136,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,460.02/492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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