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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 737.91 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 737.91 and 203.39 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 737.91 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/737.91 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 737.91 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 150,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,083.51/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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