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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.26, 744.42 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.26, 744.42 and 131.04 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.26 : 744.42 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.26/744.42 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.26x = 744.42 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.26x = 97,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,548.41/496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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