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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 736.77 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 736.77 and 183.18 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 736.77 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/736.77 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 736.77 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 134,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,961.53/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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