Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 737.88 and 183.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 491.97, 737.88 and 183.99 is: 275.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491.97 : 737.88 = 183.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491.97/737.88 = 183.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491.97x = 737.88 × 183.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491.97x = 135,762.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,762.54/491.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275.96
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