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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 738.03 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 738.03 and 126.81 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 738.03 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/738.03 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 738.03 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 93,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,589.58/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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