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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 736.43 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 736.43 and 198.47 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 736.43 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/736.43 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 736.43 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 146,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,160.11/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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