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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.86, 686.63 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.86, 686.63 and 133.23 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.86 : 686.63 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.86/686.63 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.86x = 686.63 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.86x = 91,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,475.62/457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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