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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.43, 747.55 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.43, 747.55 and 133.13 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.43 : 747.55 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.43/747.55 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.43x = 747.55 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.43x = 99,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,520.11/498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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