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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.89, 742.20 and 186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.89, 742.20 and 186.91 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.89 : 742.20 = 186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.89/742.20 = 186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.89x = 742.20 × 186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.89x = 138,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,724.60/494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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