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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.12, 685.68 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.12, 685.68 and 132.49 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.12 : 685.68 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.12/685.68 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.12x = 685.68 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.12x = 90,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,845.74/457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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