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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 748.28 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 748.28 and 133.66 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 748.28 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/748.28 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 748.28 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 100,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,015.10/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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