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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.39, 686.05 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.39, 686.05 and 132.74 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.39 : 686.05 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.39/686.05 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.39x = 686.05 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.39x = 91,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,062.51/457.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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