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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 687.15 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 687.15 and 133.38 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 687.15 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/687.15 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 687.15 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 91,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,652.07/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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