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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.25, 737.03 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.25, 737.03 and 183.24 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.25 : 737.03 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.25/737.03 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.25x = 737.03 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.25x = 135,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,052.46/491.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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