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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 735.96 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 735.96 and 202.56 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 735.96 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/735.96 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 735.96 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 149,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,076.06/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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