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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.76, 735.65 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.76, 735.65 and 182.45 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.76 : 735.65 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.76/735.65 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.76x = 735.65 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.76x = 134,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,220.95/490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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