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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.97, 746.88 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.97, 746.88 and 132.78 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.97 : 746.88 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.97/746.88 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.97x = 746.88 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.97x = 99,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,170.73/497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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