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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 735.40 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 735.40 and 182.03 is: 273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 735.40 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/735.40 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 735.40 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 133,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,866.25/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.11

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