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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.89, 737.56 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.89, 737.56 and 183.69 is: 275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.89 : 737.56 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.89/737.56 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.89x = 737.56 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.89x = 135,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,482.40/491.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.43

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