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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 736.95 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 736.95 and 198.73 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 736.95 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/736.95 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 736.95 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 146,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,449.89/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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