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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 737.05 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 737.05 and 198.60 is: 297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 737.05 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/737.05 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 737.05 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 146,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,375.24/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.95

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