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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.75, 746.63 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.75, 746.63 and 132.53 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.75 : 746.63 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.75/746.63 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.75x = 746.63 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.75x = 98,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,950.87/497.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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