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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 736.02 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 736.02 and 125.46 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 736.02 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/736.02 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 736.02 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 92,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,341.07/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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