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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.76, 741.01 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.76, 741.01 and 185.69 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.76 : 741.01 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.76/741.01 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.76x = 741.01 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.76x = 137,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,598.15/493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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