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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 736.39 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 736.39 and 125.71 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 736.39 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/736.39 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 736.39 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 92,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,571.59/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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