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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.77, 737.94 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.77, 737.94 and 183.84 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.77 : 737.94 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.77/737.94 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.77x = 737.94 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.77x = 135,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,660.81/491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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