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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.30, 735.27 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.30, 735.27 and 182.05 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.30 : 735.27 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.30/735.27 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.30x = 735.27 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.30x = 133,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,855.90/490.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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