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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.98, 735.68 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.98, 735.68 and 198.32 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.98 : 735.68 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.98/735.68 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.98x = 735.68 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.98x = 145,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,900.06/490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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