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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 744.19 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 744.19 and 130.95 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 744.19 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/744.19 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 744.19 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 97,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,451.35/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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