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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.47, 741.93 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.47, 741.93 and 186.48 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.47 : 741.93 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.47/741.93 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.47x = 741.93 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.47x = 138,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,355.11/494.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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