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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.92, 745.31 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.92, 745.31 and 131.74 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.92 : 745.31 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.92/745.31 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.92x = 745.31 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.92x = 98,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,187.14/496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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