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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.62, 735.92 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.62, 735.92 and 125.42 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.62 : 735.92 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.62/735.92 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.62x = 735.92 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.62x = 92,295.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,295.25/490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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