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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.90, 748.33 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.90, 748.33 and 133.68 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.90 : 748.33 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.90/748.33 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.90x = 748.33 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.90x = 100,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,036.42/498.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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