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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 736.65 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 736.65 and 183.11 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 736.65 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/736.65 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 736.65 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 134,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,884.30/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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