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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.31, 685.82 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.31, 685.82 and 132.71 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.31 : 685.82 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.31/685.82 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.31x = 685.82 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.31x = 91,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,012.07/457.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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