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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 744.46 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 744.46 and 131.16 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 744.46 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/744.46 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 744.46 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 97,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,643.37/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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