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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.74, 737.61 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.74, 737.61 and 126.50 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.74 : 737.61 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.74/737.61 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.74x = 737.61 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.74x = 93,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,303.34/491.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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