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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.93, 687.01 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.93, 687.01 and 133.30 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.93 : 687.01 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.93/687.01 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.93x = 687.01 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.93x = 91,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,580.32/457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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