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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.01, 739.78 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.01, 739.78 and 185.08 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.01 : 739.78 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.01/739.78 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.01x = 739.78 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.01x = 136,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,916.17/493.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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