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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 738.02 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 738.02 and 183.80 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 738.02 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/738.02 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 738.02 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 135,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,650.38/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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