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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.98, 737.64 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.98, 737.64 and 183.46 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.98 : 737.64 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.98/737.64 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.98x = 737.64 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.98x = 135,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,327.43/491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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