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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.15, 748.70 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.15, 748.70 and 133.93 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.15 : 748.70 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.15/748.70 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.15x = 748.70 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.15x = 100,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,273.39/499.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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