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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.95, 738.04 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.95, 738.04 and 183.81 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.95 : 738.04 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.95/738.04 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.95x = 738.04 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.95x = 135,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,657.23/491.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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