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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.05, 748.49 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.05, 748.49 and 133.86 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.05 : 748.49 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.05/748.49 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.05x = 748.49 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.05x = 100,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,193.21/499.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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