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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.98, 734.98 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.98, 734.98 and 197.51 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.98 : 734.98 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.98/734.98 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.98x = 734.98 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.98x = 145,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,165.90/489.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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