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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 685.96 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 685.96 and 132.64 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 685.96 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/685.96 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 685.96 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 90,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,985.73/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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