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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.03, 748.58 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.03, 748.58 and 133.79 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.03 : 748.58 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.03/748.58 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.03x = 748.58 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.03x = 100,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,148.11/499.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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