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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 686.09 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 686.09 and 132.72 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 686.09 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/686.09 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 686.09 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 91,057.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,057.86/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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