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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.27, 687.39 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.27, 687.39 and 133.64 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.27 : 687.39 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.27/687.39 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.27x = 687.39 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.27x = 91,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,859.36/458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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