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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.52, 743.28 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.52, 743.28 and 130.30 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.52 : 743.28 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.52/743.28 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.52x = 743.28 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.52x = 96,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,849.38/495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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