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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.51, 735.72 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.51, 735.72 and 125.29 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.51 : 735.72 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.51/735.72 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.51x = 735.72 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.51x = 92,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,178.36/490.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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