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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.08, 741.11 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.08, 741.11 and 128.85 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.08 : 741.11 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.08/741.11 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.08x = 741.11 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.08x = 95,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,491.38/494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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