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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.74, 736.26 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.74, 736.26 and 198.09 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.74 : 736.26 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.74/736.26 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.74x = 736.26 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.74x = 145,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,847.58/490.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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