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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.89, 741.90 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.89, 741.90 and 186.66 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.89 : 741.90 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.89/741.90 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.89x = 741.90 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.89x = 138,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,483.05/494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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