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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.02, 734.52 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.02, 734.52 and 197.42 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.02 : 734.52 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.02/734.52 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.02x = 734.52 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.02x = 145,008.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,008.94/490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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