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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.09, 748.67 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.09, 748.67 and 133.89 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.09 : 748.67 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.09/748.67 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.09x = 748.67 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.09x = 100,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,239.43/499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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