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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 687.28 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 687.28 and 133.50 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 687.28 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/687.28 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 687.28 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 91,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,751.88/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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