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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.54, 743.32 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.54, 743.32 and 130.32 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.54 : 743.32 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.54/743.32 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.54x = 743.32 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.54x = 96,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,869.46/495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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