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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 487.99 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 487.99 and 133.27 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 487.99 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/487.99 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 487.99 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 65,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,034.43/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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