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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.32, 735.48 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.32, 735.48 and 197.81 is: 296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.32 : 735.48 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.32/735.48 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.32x = 735.48 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.32x = 145,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,485.30/490.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.72

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