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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.97, 736.48 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.97, 736.48 and 194.48 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.97 : 736.48 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.97/736.48 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.97x = 736.48 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.97x = 143,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,226.46/490.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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