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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.62, 735.94 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.62, 735.94 and 182.40 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.62 : 735.94 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.62/735.94 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.62x = 735.94 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.62x = 134,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,231.90/490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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