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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.95, 736.53 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.95, 736.53 and 182.81 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.95 : 736.53 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.95/736.53 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.95x = 736.53 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.95x = 134,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,645.05/490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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