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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.07, 686.94 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.07, 686.94 and 133.35 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.07 : 686.94 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.07/686.94 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.07x = 686.94 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.07x = 91,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,603.45/458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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