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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 686.63 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 686.63 and 133.03 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 686.63 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/686.63 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 686.63 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 91,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,342.39/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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