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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.27, 736.70 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.27, 736.70 and 183.06 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.27 : 736.70 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.27/736.70 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.27x = 736.70 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.27x = 134,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,859.39/491.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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