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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.42, 741.56 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.42, 741.56 and 129.24 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.42 : 741.56 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.42/741.56 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.42x = 741.56 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.42x = 95,835.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,835.83/494.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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