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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.34, 738.45 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.34, 738.45 and 127.10 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.34 : 738.45 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.34/738.45 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.34x = 738.45 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.34x = 93,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,852.83/492.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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