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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.26, 747.43 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.26, 747.43 and 133.04 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.26 : 747.43 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.26/747.43 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.26x = 747.43 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.26x = 99,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,439.62/498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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