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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.61, 746.35 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.61, 746.35 and 132.42 is: 198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.61 : 746.35 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.61/746.35 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.61x = 746.35 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.61x = 98,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,829.94/497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.61

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