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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 741.62 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 741.62 and 129.20 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 741.62 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/741.62 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 741.62 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 95,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,812.95/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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