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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.03, 748.56 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.03, 748.56 and 133.81 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.03 : 748.56 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.03/748.56 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.03x = 748.56 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.03x = 100,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,163.44/499.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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