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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 736.67 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 736.67 and 125.93 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 736.67 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/736.67 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 736.67 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 92,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,764.54/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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