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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.70, 737.84 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.70, 737.84 and 183.77 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.70 : 737.84 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.70/737.84 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.70x = 737.84 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.70x = 135,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,592.86/491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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