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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.17, 736.37 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.17, 736.37 and 182.86 is: 274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.17 : 736.37 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.17/736.37 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.17x = 736.37 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.17x = 134,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,651.19/491.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.14

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