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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.74, 737.60 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.74, 737.60 and 183.47 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.74 : 737.60 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.74/737.60 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.74x = 737.60 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.74x = 135,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,322.87/491.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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