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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.67, 739 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.67, 739 and 127.49 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.67 : 739 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.67/739 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.67x = 739 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.67x = 94,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,215.11/492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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