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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.13, 739.70 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.13, 739.70 and 185.02 is: 277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.13 : 739.70 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.13/739.70 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.13x = 739.70 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.13x = 136,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,859.29/493.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.53

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