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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 736.91 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 736.91 and 126.07 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 736.91 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/736.91 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 736.91 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 92,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,900.72/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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