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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.91, 748.34 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.91, 748.34 and 133.75 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.91 : 748.34 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.91/748.34 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.91x = 748.34 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.91x = 100,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,091.24/498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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