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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.13, 735.33 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.13, 735.33 and 201.50 is: 302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.13 : 735.33 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.13/735.33 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.13x = 735.33 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.13x = 148,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,169.00/490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.31

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