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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.10, 685.43 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.10, 685.43 and 132.38 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.10 : 685.43 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.10/685.43 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.10x = 685.43 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.10x = 90,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,733.13/457.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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