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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.60, 743.38 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.60, 743.38 and 130.40 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.60 : 743.38 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.60/743.38 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.60x = 743.38 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.60x = 96,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,936.75/495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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