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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.27, 744.37 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.27, 744.37 and 131.05 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.27 : 744.37 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.27/744.37 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.27x = 744.37 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.27x = 97,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,547.50/496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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