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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.20, 736.96 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.20, 736.96 and 202.56 is: 303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.20 : 736.96 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.20/736.96 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.20x = 736.96 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.20x = 149,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,278.62/491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.91

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