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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.24, 742.86 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.24, 742.86 and 130 is: 195

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.24 : 742.86 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.24/742.86 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.24x = 742.86 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.24x = 96,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,571.80/495.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195

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