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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.36, 748.92 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.36, 748.92 and 134.16 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.36 : 748.92 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.36/748.92 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.36x = 748.92 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.36x = 100,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,475.11/499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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