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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 732.08 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 732.08 and 122.84 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 732.08 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/732.08 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 732.08 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 89,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,929.92/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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