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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.36, 735.65 and 197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.36, 735.65 and 197.89 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.36 : 735.65 = 197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.36/735.65 = 197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.36x = 735.65 × 197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.36x = 145,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,577.78/490.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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