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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 743.48 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 743.48 and 130.43 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 743.48 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/743.48 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 743.48 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 96,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,972.10/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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