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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491, 736.49 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491, 736.49 and 125.78 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491 : 736.49 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491/736.49 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491x = 736.49 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491x = 92,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,635.71/491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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