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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.41, 742.98 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.41, 742.98 and 183.02 is: 274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.41 : 742.98 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.41/742.98 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.41x = 742.98 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.41x = 135,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,980.20/495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.48

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