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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 686.28 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 686.28 and 132.86 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 686.28 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/686.28 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 686.28 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 91,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,179.16/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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