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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 735.22 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 735.22 and 201.50 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 735.22 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/735.22 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 735.22 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 148,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,146.83/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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