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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.42, 740.11 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.42, 740.11 and 128.19 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.42 : 740.11 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.42/740.11 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.42x = 740.11 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.42x = 94,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,875.68/493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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