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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 735.24 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 735.24 and 182.10 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 735.24 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/735.24 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 735.24 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 133,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,887.20/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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