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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 736.09 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 736.09 and 182.72 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 736.09 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/736.09 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 736.09 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 134,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,499.75/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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