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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 738.66 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 738.66 and 203.72 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 738.66 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/738.66 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 738.66 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 150,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,479.82/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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