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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.62, 743.45 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.62, 743.45 and 130.44 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.62 : 743.45 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.62/743.45 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.62x = 743.45 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.62x = 96,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,975.62/495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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