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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 736.02 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 736.02 and 202.14 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 736.02 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/736.02 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 736.02 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 148,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,779.08/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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