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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.69, 742.12 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.69, 742.12 and 186.75 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.69 : 742.12 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.69/742.12 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.69x = 742.12 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.69x = 138,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,590.44/494.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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