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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 735.58 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 735.58 and 125.17 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 735.58 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/735.58 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 735.58 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 92,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,070.87/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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