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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.78, 737.54 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.78, 737.54 and 183.44 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.78 : 737.54 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.78/737.54 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.78x = 737.54 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.78x = 135,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,294.34/491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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