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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.56, 737.10 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.56, 737.10 and 183.32 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.56 : 737.10 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.56/737.10 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.56x = 737.10 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.56x = 135,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,125.17/491.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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