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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.86, 740.73 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.86, 740.73 and 128.68 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.86 : 740.73 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.86/740.73 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.86x = 740.73 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.86x = 95,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,314.54/493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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