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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.50, 737.08 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.50, 737.08 and 183.64 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.50 : 737.08 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.50/737.08 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.50x = 737.08 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.50x = 135,357.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,357.37/491.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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