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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 488.13 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 488.13 and 133 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 488.13 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/488.13 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 488.13 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 64,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,921.29/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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