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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.43, 737.26 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.43, 737.26 and 183.29 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.43 : 737.26 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.43/737.26 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.43x = 737.26 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.43x = 135,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,132.39/491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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