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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 481.10 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 481.10 and 133.08 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 481.10 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/481.10 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 481.10 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 64,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,022.32/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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