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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 736.32 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 736.32 and 194.42 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 736.32 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/736.32 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 736.32 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 143,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,155.33/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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