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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.28, 733.92 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.28, 733.92 and 124.07 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.28 : 733.92 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.28/733.92 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.28x = 733.92 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.28x = 91,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,058.83/489.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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