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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.81, 745.25 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.81, 745.25 and 131.60 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.81 : 745.25 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.81/745.25 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.81x = 745.25 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.81x = 98,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,074.75/496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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