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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.46, 686.33 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.46, 686.33 and 132.84 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.46 : 686.33 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.46/686.33 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.46x = 686.33 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.46x = 91,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,171.41/457.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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