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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.18, 687.36 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.18, 687.36 and 133.64 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.18 : 687.36 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.18/687.36 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.18x = 687.36 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.18x = 91,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,858.79/458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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