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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.28, 748.85 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.28, 748.85 and 134.09 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.28 : 748.85 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.28/748.85 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.28x = 748.85 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.28x = 100,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,408.88/499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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