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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.40, 734.10 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.40, 734.10 and 124.19 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.40 : 734.10 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.40/734.10 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.40x = 734.10 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.40x = 91,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,168.34/489.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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