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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.55, 747.88 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.55, 747.88 and 133.34 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.55 : 747.88 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.55/747.88 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.55x = 747.88 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.55x = 99,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,722.32/498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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