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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.52, 747.72 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.52, 747.72 and 133.34 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.52 : 747.72 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.52/747.72 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.52x = 747.72 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.52x = 99,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,699.12/498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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