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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.97, 739.70 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.97, 739.70 and 184.94 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.97 : 739.70 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.97/739.70 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.97x = 739.70 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.97x = 136,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,800.12/492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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