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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.21, 741.26 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.21, 741.26 and 129.04 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.21 : 741.26 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.21/741.26 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.21x = 741.26 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.21x = 95,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,650.66/494.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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