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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.19, 741.28 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.19, 741.28 and 129.01 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.19 : 741.28 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.19/741.28 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.19x = 741.28 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.19x = 95,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,632.53/494.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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