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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 734.03 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 734.03 and 124.14 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 734.03 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/734.03 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 734.03 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 91,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,122.48/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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