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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 737.59 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 737.59 and 126.52 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 737.59 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/737.59 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 737.59 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 93,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,317.73/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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