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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 742.94 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 742.94 and 130.11 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 742.94 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/742.94 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 742.94 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 96,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,660.97/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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