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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.69, 742.04 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.69, 742.04 and 129.53 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.69 : 742.04 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.69/742.04 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.69x = 742.04 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.69x = 96,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,112.08/494.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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