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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.26, 735.03 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.26, 735.03 and 182.07 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.26 : 735.03 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.26/735.03 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.26x = 735.03 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.26x = 133,826.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,826.91/490.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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