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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 685.80 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 685.80 and 132.54 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 685.80 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/685.80 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 685.80 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 90,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,895.93/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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