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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.01, 736.56 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.01, 736.56 and 182.94 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.01 : 736.56 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.01/736.56 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.01x = 736.56 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.01x = 134,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,746.29/491.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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