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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.86, 743.73 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.86, 743.73 and 130.68 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.86 : 743.73 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.86/743.73 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.86x = 743.73 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.86x = 97,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,190.64/495.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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