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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 685.40 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 685.40 and 132.35 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 685.40 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/685.40 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 685.40 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 90,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,708.60/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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