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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.48, 737.20 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.48, 737.20 and 183.33 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.48 : 737.20 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.48/737.20 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.48x = 737.20 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.48x = 135,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,150.88/491.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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