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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.18, 747.23 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.18, 747.23 and 133.01 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.18 : 747.23 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.18/747.23 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.18x = 747.23 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.18x = 99,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,387.46/498.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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