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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 737.62 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 737.62 and 183.48 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 737.62 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/737.62 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 737.62 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 135,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,338.52/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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