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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 735.23 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 735.23 and 182.06 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 735.23 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/735.23 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 735.23 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 133,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,855.97/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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