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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 687.12 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 687.12 and 133.37 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 687.12 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/687.12 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 687.12 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 91,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,637.76/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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