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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.71, 745.03 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.71, 745.03 and 131.50 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.71 : 745.03 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.71/745.03 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.71x = 745.03 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.71x = 97,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,971.45/496.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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