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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.05, 739.62 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.05, 739.62 and 127.83 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.05 : 739.62 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.05/739.62 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.05x = 739.62 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.05x = 94,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,545.62/493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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