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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.56, 740.37 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.56, 740.37 and 128.36 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.56 : 740.37 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.56/740.37 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.56x = 740.37 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.56x = 95,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,033.89/493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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