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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.25, 740.07 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.25, 740.07 and 185.04 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.25 : 740.07 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.25/740.07 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.25x = 740.07 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.25x = 136,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,942.55/493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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