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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.36, 741.58 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.36, 741.58 and 129.14 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.36 : 741.58 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.36/741.58 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.36x = 741.58 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.36x = 95,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,770.93/494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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