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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 686.37 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 686.37 and 132.95 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 686.37 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/686.37 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 686.37 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 91,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,252.89/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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