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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.47, 749.15 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.47, 749.15 and 129.28 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.47 : 749.15 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.47/749.15 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.47x = 749.15 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.47x = 96,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,850.11/499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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