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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.36, 744.48 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.36, 744.48 and 131.17 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.36 : 744.48 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.36/744.48 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.36x = 744.48 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.36x = 97,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,653.44/496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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