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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.29, 687.48 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.29, 687.48 and 133.57 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.29 : 687.48 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.29/687.48 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.29x = 687.48 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.29x = 91,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,826.70/458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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