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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 687.38 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 687.38 and 133.53 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 687.38 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/687.38 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 687.38 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 91,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,785.18/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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