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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.73, 742.03 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.73, 742.03 and 129.55 is: 194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.73 : 742.03 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.73/742.03 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.73x = 742.03 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.73x = 96,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,128.29/494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.30

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