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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 686.80 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 686.80 and 133.16 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 686.80 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/686.80 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 686.80 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 91,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,454.29/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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