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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.66, 737.40 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.66, 737.40 and 183.44 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.66 : 737.40 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.66/737.40 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.66x = 737.40 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.66x = 135,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,268.66/491.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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