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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.27, 685.94 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.27, 685.94 and 132.59 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.27 : 685.94 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.27/685.94 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.27x = 685.94 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.27x = 90,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,949.84/457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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