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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.75, 686.63 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.75, 686.63 and 133.12 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.75 : 686.63 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.75/686.63 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.75x = 686.63 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.75x = 91,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,403.52/457.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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