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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.07, 747.11 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.07, 747.11 and 132.89 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.07 : 747.11 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.07/747.11 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.07x = 747.11 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.07x = 99,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,285.65/498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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