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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.55, 735.83 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.55, 735.83 and 125.34 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.55 : 735.83 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.55/735.83 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.55x = 735.83 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.55x = 92,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,228.78/490.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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