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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 732.19 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 732.19 and 122.94 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 732.19 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/732.19 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 732.19 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 90,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,017.42/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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