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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.11, 742.74 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.11, 742.74 and 182.86 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.11 : 742.74 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.11/742.74 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.11x = 742.74 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.11x = 135,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,814.89/495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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