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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 742.51 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 742.51 and 129.82 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 742.51 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/742.51 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 742.51 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 96,392.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,392.65/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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