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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.74, 740.62 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.74, 740.62 and 128.52 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.74 : 740.62 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.74/740.62 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.74x = 740.62 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.74x = 95,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,184.48/493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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