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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.99, 736.33 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.99, 736.33 and 198.40 is: 297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.99 : 736.33 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.99/736.33 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.99x = 736.33 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.99x = 146,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,087.87/490.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.54

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