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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.29, 685.98 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.29, 685.98 and 132.57 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.29 : 685.98 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.29/685.98 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.29x = 685.98 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.29x = 90,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,940.37/457.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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