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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.69, 736.17 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.69, 736.17 and 182.65 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.69 : 736.17 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.69/736.17 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.69x = 736.17 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.69x = 134,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,461.45/490.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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