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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.67, 736.08 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.67, 736.08 and 182.96 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.67 : 736.08 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.67/736.08 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.67x = 736.08 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.67x = 134,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,673.20/490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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