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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 747.46 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 747.46 and 133.14 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 747.46 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/747.46 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 747.46 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 99,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,516.82/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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