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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.38, 736.94 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.38, 736.94 and 183.26 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.38 : 736.94 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.38/736.94 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.38x = 736.94 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.38x = 135,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,051.62/491.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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