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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 687.16 and 201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 687.16 and 201.61 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 687.16 = 201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/687.16 = 201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 687.16 × 201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 138,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,538.72/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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