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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 743.80 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 743.80 and 130.67 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 743.80 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/743.80 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 743.80 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 97,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,188.30/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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