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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.13, 748.69 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.13, 748.69 and 157.13 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.13 : 748.69 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.13/748.69 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.13x = 748.69 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.13x = 117,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,637.52/499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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