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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 734.96 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 734.96 and 181.84 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 734.96 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/734.96 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 734.96 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 133,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,645.13/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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