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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 686.41 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 686.41 and 132.90 is: 199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 686.41 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/686.41 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 686.41 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 91,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,220.46/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.38

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