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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 737.64 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 737.64 and 183.68 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 737.64 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/737.64 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 737.64 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 135,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,489.72/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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