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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.74, 737.53 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.74, 737.53 and 126.53 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.74 : 737.53 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.74/737.53 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.74x = 737.53 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.74x = 93,319.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,319.67/491.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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