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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.63, 747.98 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.63, 747.98 and 133.42 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.63 : 747.98 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.63/747.98 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.63x = 747.98 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.63x = 99,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,795.49/498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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