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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 687.22 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 687.22 and 133.46 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 687.22 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/687.22 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 687.22 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 91,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,716.38/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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