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