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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.03, 745.55 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.03, 745.55 and 131.86 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.03 : 745.55 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.03/745.55 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.03x = 745.55 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.03x = 98,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,303.84/497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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