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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.48, 741.72 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.48, 741.72 and 129.28 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.48 : 741.72 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.48/741.72 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.48x = 741.72 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.48x = 95,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,889.56/494.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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