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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 686.36 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 686.36 and 201.20 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 686.36 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/686.36 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 686.36 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 138,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,095.63/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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