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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 740.94 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 740.94 and 197.51 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 740.94 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/740.94 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 740.94 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 146,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,338.61/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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