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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.55, 743.35 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.55, 743.35 and 130.34 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.55 : 743.35 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.55/743.35 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.55x = 743.35 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.55x = 96,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,884.52/495.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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