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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.05, 741.12 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.05, 741.12 and 128.83 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.05 : 741.12 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.05/741.12 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.05x = 741.12 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.05x = 95,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,478.49/494.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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