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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.49, 735.59 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.49, 735.59 and 197.90 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.49 : 735.59 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.49/735.59 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.49x = 735.59 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.49x = 145,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,568.59/490.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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