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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 734.91 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 734.91 and 181.71 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 734.91 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/734.91 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 734.91 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 133,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,541.35/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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