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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.52, 743.26 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.52, 743.26 and 130.29 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.52 : 743.26 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.52/743.26 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.52x = 743.26 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.52x = 96,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,840.66/495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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