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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 737.94 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 737.94 and 183.88 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 737.94 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/737.94 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 737.94 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 135,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,692.41/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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