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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.97, 740.95 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.97, 740.95 and 128.72 is: 193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.97 : 740.95 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.97/740.95 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.97x = 740.95 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.97x = 95,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,376.61/493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.08

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