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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.89, 735.95 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.89, 735.95 and 202.11 is: 303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.89 : 735.95 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.89/735.95 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.89x = 735.95 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.89x = 148,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,741.84/490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.00

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