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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.39, 735.58 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.39, 735.58 and 125.21 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.39 : 735.58 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.39/735.58 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.39x = 735.58 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.39x = 92,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,097.98/490.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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