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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.45, 741.66 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.45, 741.66 and 129.26 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.45 : 741.66 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.45/741.66 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.45x = 741.66 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.45x = 95,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,863.26/494.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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