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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.75, 734.26 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.75, 734.26 and 181.55 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.75 : 734.26 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.75/734.26 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.75x = 734.26 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.75x = 133,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,300.78/489.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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