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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.25, 748.90 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.25, 748.90 and 134.05 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.25 : 748.90 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.25/748.90 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.25x = 748.90 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.25x = 100,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,386.30/499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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