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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 745.55 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 745.55 and 131.79 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 745.55 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/745.55 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 745.55 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 98,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,256.03/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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