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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 747.10 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 747.10 and 132.88 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 747.10 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/747.10 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 747.10 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 99,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,274.65/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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