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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.60, 735.94 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.60, 735.94 and 198.07 is: 297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.60 : 735.94 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.60/735.94 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.60x = 735.94 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.60x = 145,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,766.04/490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.12

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