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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 735.32 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 735.32 and 182.01 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 735.32 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/735.32 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 735.32 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 133,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,834.68/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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