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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 719.89 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 719.89 and 133.27 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 719.89 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/719.89 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 719.89 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 95,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,939.07/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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