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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 742.59 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 742.59 and 129.90 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 742.59 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/742.59 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 742.59 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 96,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,465.59/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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