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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 489.20 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 489.20 and 133.72 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 489.20 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/489.20 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 489.20 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 65,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,415.82/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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