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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.94, 738.90 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.94, 738.90 and 184.60 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.94 : 738.90 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.94/738.90 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.94x = 738.90 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.94x = 136,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,400.94/492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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