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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.52, 735.88 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.52, 735.88 and 201.96 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.52 : 735.88 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.52/735.88 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.52x = 735.88 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.52x = 148,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,618.32/490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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