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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.23, 685.76 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.23, 685.76 and 132.52 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.23 : 685.76 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.23/685.76 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.23x = 685.76 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.23x = 90,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,874.54/457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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