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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491, 736.82 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491, 736.82 and 187 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491 : 736.82 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491/736.82 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491x = 736.82 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491x = 137,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,785.34/491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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