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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.61, 743.39 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.61, 743.39 and 130.42 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.61 : 743.39 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.61/743.39 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.61x = 743.39 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.61x = 96,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,952.27/495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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