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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.39, 737 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.39, 737 and 183.14 is: 274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.39 : 737 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.39/737 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.39x = 737 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.39x = 134,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,974.18/491.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.68

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