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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.72, 736.08 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.72, 736.08 and 125.52 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.72 : 736.08 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.72/736.08 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.72x = 736.08 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.72x = 92,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,392.76/490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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