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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.99, 687 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.99, 687 and 133.36 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.99 : 687 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.99/687 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.99x = 687 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.99x = 91,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,618.32/457.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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