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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 743.51 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 743.51 and 130.54 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 743.51 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/743.51 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 743.51 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 97,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,057.80/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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