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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.99, 739.68 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.99, 739.68 and 184.77 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.99 : 739.68 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.99/739.68 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.99x = 739.68 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.99x = 136,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,670.67/492.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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