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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 748.00 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 748.00 and 133.48 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 748.00 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/748.00 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 748.00 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 99,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,844.14/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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