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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.24, 738.36 and 127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.24, 738.36 and 127.00 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.24 : 738.36 = 127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.24/738.36 = 127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.24x = 738.36 × 127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.24x = 93,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,769.40/492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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