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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.99, 739.60 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.99, 739.60 and 184.85 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.99 : 739.60 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.99/739.60 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.99x = 739.60 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.99x = 136,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,715.06/492.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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