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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 687.10 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 687.10 and 133.47 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 687.10 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/687.10 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 687.10 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 91,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,705.22/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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