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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.63, 737.42 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.63, 737.42 and 126.42 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.63 : 737.42 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.63/737.42 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.63x = 737.42 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.63x = 93,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,220.95/491.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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