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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.03, 734.82 and 201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.03, 734.82 and 201.25 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.03 : 734.82 = 201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.03/734.82 = 201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.03x = 734.82 × 201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.03x = 147,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,882.53/490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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