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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 747.20 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 747.20 and 132.93 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 747.20 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/747.20 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 747.20 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 99,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,325.63/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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