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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 743.43 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 743.43 and 125.43 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 743.43 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/743.43 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 743.43 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 93,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,248.42/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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