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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.31, 739.90 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.31, 739.90 and 128.13 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.31 : 739.90 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.31/739.90 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.31x = 739.90 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.31x = 94,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,799.69/493.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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