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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.94, 742.41 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.94, 742.41 and 129.76 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.94 : 742.41 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.94/742.41 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.94x = 742.41 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.94x = 96,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,335.12/494.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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