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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 736.69 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 736.69 and 125.92 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 736.69 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/736.69 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 736.69 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 92,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,764.00/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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