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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 736.62 and 198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 736.62 and 198.34 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 736.62 = 198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/736.62 = 198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 736.62 × 198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 146,101.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,101.21/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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