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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.91, 738.20 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.91, 738.20 and 184.01 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.91 : 738.20 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.91/738.20 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.91x = 738.20 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.91x = 135,836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,836.18/491.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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