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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 738.18 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 738.18 and 183.97 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 738.18 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/738.18 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 738.18 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 135,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,803.90/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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