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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.50, 744.66 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.50, 744.66 and 131.32 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.50 : 744.66 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.50/744.66 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.50x = 744.66 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.50x = 97,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,790.50/496.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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