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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.55, 747.77 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.55, 747.77 and 133.37 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.55 : 747.77 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.55/747.77 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.55x = 747.77 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.55x = 99,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,729.42/498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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