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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.23, 736.42 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.23, 736.42 and 198.55 is: 297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.23 : 736.42 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.23/736.42 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.23x = 736.42 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.23x = 146,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,215.20/491.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.65

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