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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.53, 741.78 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.53, 741.78 and 129.31 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.53 : 741.78 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.53/741.78 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.53x = 741.78 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.53x = 95,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,919.57/494.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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