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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 686.38 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 686.38 and 132.96 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 686.38 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/686.38 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 686.38 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 91,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,261.08/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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