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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.60, 747.92 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.60, 747.92 and 133.36 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.60 : 747.92 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.60/747.92 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.60x = 747.92 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.60x = 99,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,742.61/498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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