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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.98, 748.47 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.98, 748.47 and 133.77 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.98 : 748.47 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.98/748.47 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.98x = 748.47 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.98x = 100,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,125.04/498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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