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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.65, 745.02 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.65, 745.02 and 131.44 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.65 : 745.02 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.65/745.02 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.65x = 745.02 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.65x = 97,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,923.07/496.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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