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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 735.19 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 735.19 and 182.06 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 735.19 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/735.19 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 735.19 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 133,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,848.69/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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