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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.11, 736.64 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.11, 736.64 and 182.82 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.11 : 736.64 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.11/736.64 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.11x = 736.64 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.11x = 134,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,674.54/491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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