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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.17, 748.79 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.17, 748.79 and 133.95 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.17 : 748.79 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.17/748.79 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.17x = 748.79 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.17x = 100,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,300.42/499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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