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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.22, 748.83 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.22, 748.83 and 134 is: 201

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.22 : 748.83 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.22/748.83 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.22x = 748.83 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.22x = 100,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,343.22/499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201

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