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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.87, 742.26 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.87, 742.26 and 129.65 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.87 : 742.26 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.87/742.26 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.87x = 742.26 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.87x = 96,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,234.01/494.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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