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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.09, 736.65 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.09, 736.65 and 182.87 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.09 : 736.65 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.09/736.65 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.09x = 736.65 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.09x = 134,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,707.50/491.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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