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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.23, 687.34 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.23, 687.34 and 133.60 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.23 : 687.34 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.23/687.34 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.23x = 687.34 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.23x = 91,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,828.62/458.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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