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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 747.58 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 747.58 and 133.14 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 747.58 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/747.58 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 747.58 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 99,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,532.80/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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