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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 736.12 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 736.12 and 182.95 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 736.12 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/736.12 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 736.12 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 134,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,669.47/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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