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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 735.64 and 197.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 735.64 and 197.85 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 735.64 = 197.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/735.64 = 197.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 735.64 × 197.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 145,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,545.38/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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