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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.30, 687.45 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.30, 687.45 and 133.67 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.30 : 687.45 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.30/687.45 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.30x = 687.45 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.30x = 91,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,889.04/458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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