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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 735.76 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 735.76 and 182.28 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 735.76 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/735.76 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 735.76 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 134,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,114.33/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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