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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 488.27 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 488.27 and 133.13 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 488.27 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/488.27 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 488.27 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 65,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,000.28/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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