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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.19, 739.94 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.19, 739.94 and 200.81 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.19 : 739.94 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.19/739.94 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.19x = 739.94 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.19x = 148,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,588.20/493.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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