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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499, 748.50 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499, 748.50 and 157 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499 : 748.50 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499/748.50 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499x = 748.50 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499x = 117,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,514.50/499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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