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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 748 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 748 and 133.56 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 748 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/748 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 748 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 99,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,902.88/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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