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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.64, 748.02 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.64, 748.02 and 133.44 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.64 : 748.02 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.64/748.02 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.64x = 748.02 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.64x = 99,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,815.79/498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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