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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.84, 686.54 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.84, 686.54 and 133.14 is: 199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.84 : 686.54 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.84/686.54 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.84x = 686.54 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.84x = 91,406.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,406.27/457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.65

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