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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.19, 720.27 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.19, 720.27 and 133.57 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.19 : 720.27 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.19/720.27 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.19x = 720.27 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.19x = 96,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,206.46/480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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