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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.94, 742.44 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.94, 742.44 and 129.73 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.94 : 742.44 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.94/742.44 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.94x = 742.44 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.94x = 96,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,316.74/494.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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