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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 735.51 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 735.51 and 125.12 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 735.51 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/735.51 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 735.51 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 92,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,023.33/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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