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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 737.66 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 737.66 and 183.53 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 737.66 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/737.66 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 737.66 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 135,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,385.04/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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