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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.38, 744.56 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.38, 744.56 and 131.19 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.38 : 744.56 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.38/744.56 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.38x = 744.56 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.38x = 97,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,678.83/496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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