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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.80, 719.60 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.80, 719.60 and 133.04 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.80 : 719.60 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.80/719.60 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.80x = 719.60 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.80x = 95,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,735.58/479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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