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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 737.04 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 737.04 and 126.14 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 737.04 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/737.04 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 737.04 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 92,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,966.54/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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