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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.84, 742.21 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.84, 742.21 and 129.59 is: 194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.84 : 742.21 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.84/742.21 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.84x = 742.21 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.84x = 96,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,179.28/494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.36

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