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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.22, 734.84 and 197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.22, 734.84 and 197.63 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.22 : 734.84 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.22/734.84 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.22x = 734.84 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.22x = 145,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,226.43/490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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