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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.62, 736.07 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.62, 736.07 and 197.97 is: 297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.62 : 736.07 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.62/736.07 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.62x = 736.07 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.62x = 145,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,719.78/490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.01

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