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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.14, 747.14 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.14, 747.14 and 127.94 is: 191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.14 : 747.14 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.14/747.14 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.14x = 747.14 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.14x = 95,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,584.72/498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.89

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