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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 736.88 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 736.88 and 202.59 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 736.88 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/736.88 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 736.88 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 149,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,283.51/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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