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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.49, 738.77 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.49, 738.77 and 127.27 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.49 : 738.77 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.49/738.77 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.49x = 738.77 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.49x = 94,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,023.26/492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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