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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 686.03 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 686.03 and 132.64 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 686.03 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/686.03 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 686.03 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 90,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,995.02/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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