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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.87, 719.66 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.87, 719.66 and 133.11 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.87 : 719.66 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.87/719.66 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.87x = 719.66 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.87x = 95,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,793.28/479.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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