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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 747.93 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 747.93 and 133.47 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 747.93 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/747.93 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 747.93 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 99,826.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,826.22/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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