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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 741.12 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 741.12 and 128.89 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 741.12 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/741.12 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 741.12 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 95,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,523.40/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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