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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.90, 686.84 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.90, 686.84 and 133.32 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.90 : 686.84 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.90/686.84 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.90x = 686.84 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.90x = 91,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,569.51/457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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