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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.89, 745.37 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.89, 745.37 and 131.67 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.89 : 745.37 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.89/745.37 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.89x = 745.37 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.89x = 98,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,143.20/496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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