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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 735.72 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 735.72 and 201.84 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 735.72 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/735.72 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 735.72 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 148,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,497.72/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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