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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 720.17 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 720.17 and 133.45 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 720.17 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/720.17 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 720.17 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 96,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,106.69/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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