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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.25, 745.81 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.25, 745.81 and 132.01 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.25 : 745.81 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.25/745.81 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.25x = 745.81 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.25x = 98,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,452.18/497.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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