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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.83, 740.61 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.83, 740.61 and 181.44 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.83 : 740.61 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.83/740.61 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.83x = 740.61 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.83x = 134,376.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,376.28/493.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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