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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.34, 739.95 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.34, 739.95 and 128.15 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.34 : 739.95 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.34/739.95 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.34x = 739.95 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.34x = 94,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,823.95/493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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