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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.50, 740.26 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.50, 740.26 and 128.32 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.50 : 740.26 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.50/740.26 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.50x = 740.26 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.50x = 94,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,990.16/493.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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