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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.11, 736.76 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.11, 736.76 and 183.18 is: 274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.11 : 736.76 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.11/736.76 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.11x = 736.76 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.11x = 134,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,959.70/491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.81

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