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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.93, 736.40 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.93, 736.40 and 125.71 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.93 : 736.40 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.93/736.40 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.93x = 736.40 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.93x = 92,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,570.96/490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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