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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.09, 744.17 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.09, 744.17 and 130.88 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.09 : 744.17 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.09/744.17 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.09x = 744.17 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.09x = 97,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,393.58/496.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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