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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.76, 736.20 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.76, 736.20 and 202.13 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.76 : 736.20 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.76/736.20 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.76x = 736.20 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.76x = 148,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,804.43/490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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