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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 742.74 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 742.74 and 206.68 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 742.74 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/742.74 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 742.74 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 153,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,509.50/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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