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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.60, 741.90 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.60, 741.90 and 129.42 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.60 : 741.90 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.60/741.90 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.60x = 741.90 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.60x = 96,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,016.70/494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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