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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 737.87 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 737.87 and 183.83 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 737.87 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/737.87 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 737.87 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 135,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,638.03/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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