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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 739.91 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 739.91 and 128.06 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 739.91 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/739.91 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 739.91 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 94,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,748.53/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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