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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 748 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 748 and 133.50 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 748 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/748 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 748 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 99,858
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,858/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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