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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.90, 719.82 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.90, 719.82 and 133.25 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.90 : 719.82 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.90/719.82 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.90x = 719.82 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.90x = 95,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,912.42/479.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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