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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 687.16 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 687.16 and 133.39 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 687.16 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/687.16 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 687.16 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 91,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,660.27/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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