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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.32, 737.25 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.32, 737.25 and 183.38 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.32 : 737.25 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.32/737.25 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.32x = 737.25 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.32x = 135,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,198.75/491.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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