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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.16, 685.85 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.16, 685.85 and 132.51 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.16 : 685.85 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.16/685.85 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.16x = 685.85 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.16x = 90,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,881.32/457.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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