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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 732.14 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 732.14 and 122.90 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 732.14 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/732.14 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 732.14 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 89,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,976.88/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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