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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.43, 686.25 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.43, 686.25 and 132.81 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.43 : 686.25 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.43/686.25 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.43x = 686.25 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.43x = 91,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,140.86/457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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