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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 735.54 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 735.54 and 182.19 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 735.54 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/735.54 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 735.54 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 134,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,008.03/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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