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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 737.67 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 737.67 and 183.54 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 737.67 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/737.67 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 737.67 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 135,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,391.95/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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