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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.75, 736 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.75, 736 and 182.64 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.75 : 736 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.75/736 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.75x = 736 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.75x = 134,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,423.04/490.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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