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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.62, 737.46 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.62, 737.46 and 183.28 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.62 : 737.46 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.62/737.46 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.62x = 737.46 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.62x = 135,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,161.67/491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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