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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 686.78 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 686.78 and 133.25 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 686.78 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/686.78 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 686.78 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 91,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,509.83/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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