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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 687.03 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 687.03 and 133.38 is: 200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 687.03 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/687.03 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 687.03 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 91,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,631.96/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.07

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