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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 736.08 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 736.08 and 202.02 is: 302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 736.08 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/736.08 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 736.08 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 148,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,702.88/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.91

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