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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 488.65 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 488.65 and 133.41 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 488.65 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/488.65 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 488.65 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 65,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,190.80/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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