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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.78, 736.18 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.78, 736.18 and 125.57 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.78 : 736.18 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.78/736.18 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.78x = 736.18 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.78x = 92,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,437.81/490.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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