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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.44, 744.72 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.44, 744.72 and 131.28 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.44 : 744.72 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.44/744.72 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.44x = 744.72 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.44x = 97,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,766.84/496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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