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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 735.82 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 735.82 and 198.02 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 735.82 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/735.82 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 735.82 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 145,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,707.08/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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