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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.97, 743.89 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.97, 743.89 and 130.78 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.97 : 743.89 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.97/743.89 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.97x = 743.89 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.97x = 97,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,285.28/495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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