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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.87, 739.31 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.87, 739.31 and 184.67 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.87 : 739.31 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.87/739.31 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.87x = 739.31 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.87x = 136,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,528.38/492.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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