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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 747.56 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 747.56 and 133.18 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 747.56 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/747.56 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 747.56 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 99,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,560.04/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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