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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.86, 741.06 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.86, 741.06 and 205.50 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.86 : 741.06 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.86/741.06 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.86x = 741.06 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.86x = 152,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,287.83/493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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