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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 687.47 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 687.47 and 133.70 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 687.47 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/687.47 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 687.47 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 91,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,910.63/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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