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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.83, 743.68 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.83, 743.68 and 130.65 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.83 : 743.68 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.83/743.68 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.83x = 743.68 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.83x = 97,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,161.63/495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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