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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.97, 741.86 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.97, 741.86 and 182.37 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.97 : 741.86 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.97/741.86 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.97x = 741.86 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.97x = 135,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,292.55/494.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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