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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.56, 741.88 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.56, 741.88 and 129.36 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.56 : 741.88 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.56/741.88 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.56x = 741.88 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.56x = 95,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,969.60/494.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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