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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.27, 685.97 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.27, 685.97 and 132.73 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.27 : 685.97 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.27/685.97 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.27x = 685.97 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.27x = 91,048.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,048.80/457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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