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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.90, 740.69 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.90, 740.69 and 185.74 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.90 : 740.69 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.90/740.69 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.90x = 740.69 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.90x = 137,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,578.89/493.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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