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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 742.31 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 742.31 and 129.74 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 742.31 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/742.31 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 742.31 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 96,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,303.91/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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