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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.03, 738.06 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.03, 738.06 and 126.82 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.03 : 738.06 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.03/738.06 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.03x = 738.06 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.03x = 93,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,598.92/492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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