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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 686.99 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 686.99 and 133.39 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 686.99 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/686.99 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 686.99 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 91,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,637.60/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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