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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 687 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 687 and 133.52 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 687 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/687 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 687 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 91,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,728.24/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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