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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 686.16 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 686.16 and 132.76 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 686.16 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/686.16 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 686.16 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 91,094.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,094.60/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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