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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.26, 738.38 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.26, 738.38 and 127.07 is: 190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.26 : 738.38 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.26/738.38 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.26x = 738.38 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.26x = 93,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,822.57/492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.59

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