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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 738.28 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 738.28 and 184.06 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 738.28 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/738.28 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 738.28 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 135,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,883.78/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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