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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.87, 742.32 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.87, 742.32 and 129.69 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.87 : 742.32 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.87/742.32 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.87x = 742.32 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.87x = 96,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,271.48/494.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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