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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 720.15 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 720.15 and 133.42 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 720.15 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/720.15 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 720.15 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 96,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,082.41/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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