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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.36, 735.90 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.36, 735.90 and 193.92 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.36 : 735.90 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.36/735.90 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.36x = 735.90 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.36x = 142,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,705.73/490.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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