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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.37, 744.60 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.37, 744.60 and 131.16 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.37 : 744.60 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.37/744.60 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.37x = 744.60 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.37x = 97,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,661.74/496.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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