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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 735.84 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 735.84 and 182.52 is: 273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 735.84 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/735.84 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 735.84 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 134,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,305.52/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.71

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