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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.93, 742.43 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.93, 742.43 and 129.72 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.93 : 742.43 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.93/742.43 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.93x = 742.43 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.93x = 96,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,307.37/494.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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