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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 687.17 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 687.17 and 133.47 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 687.17 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/687.17 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 687.17 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 91,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,716.58/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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