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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.70, 736.21 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.70, 736.21 and 182.58 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.70 : 736.21 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.70/736.21 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.70x = 736.21 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.70x = 134,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,417.22/490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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