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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.72, 686.49 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.72, 686.49 and 133.09 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.72 : 686.49 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.72/686.49 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.72x = 686.49 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.72x = 91,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,364.95/457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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