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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.17, 747.26 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.17, 747.26 and 132.95 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.17 : 747.26 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.17/747.26 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.17x = 747.26 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.17x = 99,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,343.82/498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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