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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.55, 740.36 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.55, 740.36 and 128.38 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.55 : 740.36 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.55/740.36 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.55x = 740.36 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.55x = 95,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,043.72/493.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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