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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.30, 738.46 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.30, 738.46 and 127.08 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.30 : 738.46 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.30/738.46 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.30x = 738.46 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.30x = 93,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,843.50/492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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