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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.13, 747.19 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.13, 747.19 and 156.13 is: 234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.13 : 747.19 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.13/747.19 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.13x = 747.19 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.13x = 116,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,654.65/498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.19

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