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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.97, 734.96 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.97, 734.96 and 197.49 is: 296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.97 : 734.96 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.97/734.96 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.97x = 734.96 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.97x = 145,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,147.25/489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.24

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