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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.43, 740.14 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.43, 740.14 and 204.80 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.43 : 740.14 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.43/740.14 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.43x = 740.14 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.43x = 151,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,576.46/493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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