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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.22, 736.83 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.22, 736.83 and 126.05 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.22 : 736.83 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.22/736.83 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.22x = 736.83 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.22x = 92,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,873.74/491.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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