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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.90, 735.83 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.90, 735.83 and 198.40 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.90 : 735.83 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.90/735.83 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.90x = 735.83 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.90x = 145,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,984.99/490.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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