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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.53, 744.83 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.53, 744.83 and 131.31 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.53 : 744.83 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.53/744.83 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.53x = 744.83 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.53x = 97,805.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,805.33/496.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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