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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.13, 748.74 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.13, 748.74 and 133.92 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.13 : 748.74 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.13/748.74 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.13x = 748.74 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.13x = 100,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,266.85/499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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