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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 741.54 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 741.54 and 186.30 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 741.54 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/741.54 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 741.54 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 138,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,148.90/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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