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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 736.19 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 736.19 and 202.25 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 736.19 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/736.19 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 736.19 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 148,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,893.42/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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