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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.94, 743.91 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.94, 743.91 and 130.76 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.94 : 743.91 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.94/743.91 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.94x = 743.91 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.94x = 97,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,273.67/495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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