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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.44, 739.95 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.44, 739.95 and 185.22 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.44 : 739.95 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.44/739.95 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.44x = 739.95 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.44x = 137,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,053.54/493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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