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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.77, 686.69 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.77, 686.69 and 133.13 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.77 : 686.69 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.77/686.69 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.77x = 686.69 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.77x = 91,414.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,414.94/457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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